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Yes, but writing quality could be better. The NEC2500A is 92 $ at the Egg, and the Pioneer 107 is about 120$. Both are better than the 812S, IMO, and both are 8X for + and -R.
It's cost prohibitive eh? I think they have a deal going on right now. Purchase as normal (so I think this would be 160-170), and do this before March 31st = $50 rebate on the equivalent 8x DVD burner you want. PX-708 series...
Google that...check it out... Use pricewatch/pricegrabber + resellerratings to nab it, and you're done.